Japanese MMA (Kudo)
Looking to immerse yourself in some full-contact sparring action?
LHA is proud to be an official program partner in Singapore for the following combat sports programs:
> Kudo (Japanese MMA) accredited by Kudo Int. Federation (KIF)
> Full-contact Karate accredited by New Int. Karate Org. (NIKO), a member of Japan Full-Contact Karate Org. (JFKO)
LHA is proud to be an official program partner in Singapore for the following combat sports programs:
> Kudo (Japanese MMA) accredited by Kudo Int. Federation (KIF)
> Full-contact Karate accredited by New Int. Karate Org. (NIKO), a member of Japan Full-Contact Karate Org. (JFKO)
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Kudo (空道) is a combat sport originating from the combination of full-contact Karate techniques with those of Judo. As such, the sport of Kudo allows for a wide array of combative techniques- from Striking (including Head Butts), Throwing/ Takedown, and Ground-based Submissions. Given this, it is often referred to as "Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA)". A distinguishing feature of Kudo is the use of the "space helmet", called the Neo Head Gear, which provides full protection of the head against incoming strikes. The Kudo program at LHA is focused on full-contact tournament-styled sparring through its appreciation across various tournament formats- from the the MMA-styled ruleset of Kudo to classical bare-knuckle knock-down Karate. The program is run with safety and respect at its core, incorporating protective equipment while upholding traditional Japanese martial arts culture (budo). |
Why enrol in this class?
- Build a strong foundation in essential skills for Kudo (Japanese MMA) and full-contact bare-knuckled Karate incorporating a vast array of techniques, from striking, to grappling, and submissions.
- Experience a tournament-focused class format without the distraction of traditional formal Karate syllabus.
- Enjoy full-contact sparring in an class centered around safety, respect, and mutual improvement.
Who is this class for?
Participants aged 15 and above, who are interested in a sparring intensive class while looking to excel in the sport of Kudo (Japanese MMA) and full-contact Karate.
How is this class run?
Class theme is decided based on general class progression and competition season.
Based on the selected theme, each class is run according to a specially designed program covering the basics, key techniques and tactics, and physical conditioning.
The instructor facilitates each segment by extracting and imparting expert knowledge from his/ her Boxing experience, with participants helping to uphold a culture of safety, respect, and mutual improvement.
Each class starts and ends with a routine of bowing and meditation/ silent reflection to acknowledge one other and appreciate the opportunity to practice.
The practice space and equipment are cleaned and maintained by participants in respect to traditional Japanese martial arts culture.
What is consisted in this class?
Participants aged 15 and above, who are interested in a sparring intensive class while looking to excel in the sport of Kudo (Japanese MMA) and full-contact Karate.
How is this class run?
Class theme is decided based on general class progression and competition season.
Based on the selected theme, each class is run according to a specially designed program covering the basics, key techniques and tactics, and physical conditioning.
The instructor facilitates each segment by extracting and imparting expert knowledge from his/ her Boxing experience, with participants helping to uphold a culture of safety, respect, and mutual improvement.
Each class starts and ends with a routine of bowing and meditation/ silent reflection to acknowledge one other and appreciate the opportunity to practice.
The practice space and equipment are cleaned and maintained by participants in respect to traditional Japanese martial arts culture.
What is consisted in this class?
- Solo and Partner-based drills utilising supplementary training tools
- Skills instruction using principles-based approach
- Progressive sparring routines
- Exercises to improve physical durability, mental sharpness, and inculcate a strong fighting spirit
Gearing up for this class
for Regular Class
for Regular Class
Karate/ Kudo Gi
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Shin-Instep Protector
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[Gloves Option 1]
Kudo Gloves Approved for: > Sparring in Regular Classes > Kudo Tournaments |
[Gloves Option 2]
Open-finger Padded Gloves Approved for: > Sparring in Regular Classes |
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[Head Gear Option 1]
Kudo Neo Head Gear Approved for: > Sparring in Regular Classes > Local Tournaments > International Tournaments |
[Head Gear Option 2]
Wacoku Head Gear with Face Mask Approved for: > Sparring in Regular Classes > Local Tournaments (except Kudo) |
[Head Gear Option 3]
Decathlon Unisex Boxing Helmet Approved for: > Sparring in Regular Classes |